Over 300 types of grants and loans are available to new or existing small businesses through the federal government. A wide variety of businesses can benefit from grants as high as $800,000 and loans as high as $2.2 million.

More than a dozen government agencies allocate a portion of their funding to offering small businesses financial assistance.

Many programs are for a broad range of businesses, while others serve specific types. Most are NOT handled through the SBA. Grants need never be repaid, and loans are usually easier to obtain than bank loans. Some require no credit history at all.

FEDERAL GRANTS AND LOANS FOR SMALL BUSINESS clearly describes each of these programs, giving its eligibility requirements, its range and type of financing offered, and contact. We're confident you won't find a more concise, up-to-date guide of this kind anywhere. You'll see at a glance exactly how the government can help you get down to business.